Tragedy in Sunny Beach: Child drowns in hotel pool

23.07.2026 | Burgas

A child on vacation in Sunny Beach has drowned in a hotel pool. The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas has launched an investigation into death caused by negligence.

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Tragic incident at a resort complex

Another tragedy has shaken the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. A child, who was on vacation with their parents, drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel complex in the Sunny Beach resort.

The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas is already working on the case and has initiated pre-trial proceedings.

Investigation of the incident

At the moment, active procedural and investigative actions are being carried out regarding the case. The investigation is being conducted under Article 123 of the Penal Code, namely for causing death due to:

Law enforcement authorities are clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether all safety requirements at the facility were met.